Jessica Korda Welcomes Daughter Olivia Regina
The professional golfer and her husband, Johnny DelPrete, have announced the birth of their second child.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Tennis
Professional golfer Jessica Korda has announced the birth of her daughter, Olivia Regina DelPrete. The newborn is the second child for Korda and her husband, Johnny DelPrete.
Why it matters
The birth expands the family of the longtime LPGA Tour player, who has been balancing professional competition with motherhood since giving birth to her son, Greyson, in early 2024.
Jessica Korda has secured 6 career LPGA Tour victories since joining the tour in 2011. Her mother, Regina Korda, reached a career-best singles ranking of No. 26 in 1991.
The players
Jessica Korda
She is a professional golfer who joined the LPGA Tour in 2011 and has earned six career victories.
Johnny DelPrete
He is the husband of professional golfer Jessica Korda and co-parent to their two children.
Regina Korda
She is a former professional tennis player who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
The details
The baby girl's middle name, Regina, honors Korda's mother, who represented Czechoslovakia at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Korda last competed on the LPGA Tour at the Ford Championship in Arizona in March 2026 after previously stepping away from the circuit in 2023.
Timeline
1988: Regina Korda competed in the Summer Olympics.
May 2023: Jessica Korda withdrew from the LPGA Tour due to back issues.
February 3, 2024: Greyson John DelPrete was born.
March 2026: Jessica Korda appeared at the Ford Championship.
October 2026: Olivia Regina DelPrete was born.
Season Trajectory
Korda's current status highlights the ongoing evolution of the LPGA Tour maternity policy, which provides structural support for players managing pregnancy and childbirth. This transition shapes the competitive balance as top athletes increasingly integrate family life into their professional careers.
Korda's absence from professional competition since the March 2026 Ford Championship leaves a vacancy in the upcoming tour fields. Her future playing status will depend on her recovery progress and personal scheduling decisions throughout the next year.
The takeaway
Korda's journey underscores the changing reality for professional athletes as they navigate the demands of elite performance and parenthood. The addition of her second child reflects a broader trend of athletes extending their careers while raising young families.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Times of India.
